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South Shropshire Group

We are the South Shropshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Come and join us for the 2nd of our new gently paced midweek short walks.
A different way of appreciating this Shropshire Hills gateway town, affording fine, interesting views of all its surrounding hills. Starting from the Discovery Centre, the route closely follows the River Onny north, crosses the A49 to utilise the amazing new railway bridge and largely follows the course of Roman Watling Street west of Craven Arms. It returns to the Discovery Centre via a short climb to Sallow Coppice and then pasture field paths.

Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
35.1m / 115ft
Type:
circular

Toilets and refreshments are available at the Discovery Centre at the start and end of the walk.
After such a long period of wet weather, the ground is slippery and muddy in places but there is only one very short climb of note. Waterproof boots with good grip and gaiters are strongly advised. Some stiles and tarmac walking.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 43490 82489
Nearest postcode:
SY7 9RS
what3words:
consented.boarding.display
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the front entrance by 10.00

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking